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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 998.49 and 357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 998.49 and 357.73 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 998.49 = 357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/998.49 = 357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 998.49 × 357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 357,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,193.62/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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